Attachment 01 - VHA Required Div 01 Spec Sections.pdf

This pre-solicitation notice requests Standard Form 330 qualification packages from architecture and engineering firms for a design contract. The project involves infrastructure upgrades at the Buffalo VA Medical Center including buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 20, the parking garage and site. Required disciplines include architecture, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, structural and civil engineering, fire protection, hazardous materials abatement, physical security, cost estimation and project management. Firms must have experience with healthcare facility design, historic preservation requirements, construction scheduling, sustainable design and maintaining hospital operations during construction. The contract value is between $20-50 million. Qualification packages are due by May 19, 2022. The selection will evaluate experience, past performance, capacity, knowledge of the project locality, and use of veteran-owned small businesses as subcontractors. The highest rated firm will be invited to negotiate for the design contract award.